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Wednesday, July 28

        11 a.m. — Einstein Circle Discussion Group meets at the Studio and Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.

        5 to 7 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange at First Bank, 9819 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Information: 941-778-1541. Fee applies.

        5:30 p.m. — Photography tips and tricks teen program at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Thursday, July 29

        10:30 a.m. — Storytelling at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Friday, July 30

        6:30 to 9 p.m. — Skate night at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.

Saturday, July 31

        9 a.m.  — Fishing class for kids at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908. Fee applies.

Tuesday, Aug. 3

        Noon — District governor Don Thomas will speak at the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island meeting at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.

        6 p.m. — Opera on the Island DVD viewing and discussion at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-359-4296.

Wednesday, Aug. 4

        11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business luncheon at the Sun House Restaurant, 111, Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-1541. Fee applies. RSVP required.

        1:15 p.m. — Gulf Coast Writers meeting at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-7631.

Ongoing:


        • First Monday of each month, 6 p.m., Artists Guild of Anna Maria at the Sun House Restaurant, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach.

        • Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., teens meet at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 941-778-1908.

        • Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., players pitch horseshoes in the pits at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130.

        • Fridays, 11 a.m., Over 39ers group meets at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-1813.

        • Fridays, Senior Adventures Group meets for outings to various locations throughout the summer. Information: 941-962-8835.

        • Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, Holmes Beach.

OFF-ISLAND EVENTS

Thursday, July 29

        7 p.m. — Life on Earth Film Series: “For All Mankind” at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131. Fee applies.

Friday, July 30

        7 p.m. — Manatee Players’ Broadway Bootcamp presents “Seussical” at 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, through Aug. 1. Information: 941-749-0985. Fee applies.

Wednesday, Aug. 4

        11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Manatee Chamber Power Connection Luncheon at JD’s Café, 1001 Third Ave. W., suite 170, Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4842. Fee applies.

Coming Up:

        • Aug. 5, Life On Earth Film Series presents “Deep Blue,” South Florida Museum.

        • Aug. 6, Island Rockers benefit concert, Back Alley.

        • Aug. 6, “Kung Fu Panda” film, Anna Maria Island Community Center.

        • Aug. 14, Sizzling Summer Dance, Anna Maria Island Community Center.

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